Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Scania (M) Sdn Bhd, the Swedish truck marque in Malaysia, will open new dealer branches in Kuching, Bukit Kayu Hitam and Port Dickson by 2014-2015. Scania MD for South-East …
Swedish Scania to open 3 new dealer centers in Malaysia Read MoreLow-fare carrier Norwegian Air is off to a bumpy start with its new long-haul routes to Bangkok and New York. Passengers have complained bitterly in local media that they …
Passengers wail after flying Norwegian’s new long-haul routes Read MoreOn June 11 ScandAsia reported that a Swedish expat was found dead in a house in Phuket’s Muang district on Monday 10 June. Swedish post Aftonbladet now reveals that the …
Swede found dead in Phuket was part of horrific murder case Read MoreFounder and former manager of the Trygg Handel is currently accused of murder along with another Swede. The two are charged with the killing of Swedish-Russian Maksim Schantz. The trial …
The “Trygg Handel murder” back in court Read MoreNorwegian browser software company Opera has opened a regional head office in Singapore today as it seeks to extend its reach in the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on developing …
Norwegian software company expands to Singapore Read MoreA group of free-trade-oriented northern European nations urged the EU’s trade chief on Friday to defuse a growing dispute with China or risk a negative spiral that could choke exports. …
Denmark and Sweden – Avoid a tit-for-tat trade war with China Read MoreThe Nordic health care service provider Attendo says it has had only positive experiences with nurses coming from the Philippines. The company plans to recruit more overseas nursing professionals to …
Big demand for Pinoy nurses in Finland Read MoreEconomic cooperation between Indonesia and Sweden has shown remarkable improvement in recent years as indicated not only in the increase in the number of visits between the countries’ senior officials …
Swedish companies aiming for Indonesia Read MoreSwedish made Koenigsegg, one of the fastest and most exclusive cars was unveiled to 200 VIPs and guests at a private launch event at the Ritz Carlton Millenia hoteln …
Swedish supercar introduced in Singapore Read MoreDenmark’s giant port operator and shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk will join hands with China’s Ningbo Port Co. Ltd to expand the third-biggest port in China with a total investment of …
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk to expand third-biggest port in China Read MoreLast week the Indonesia Open in badminton was played and while Scandinavia is always well represented by the talented Danes, this tournament was a near disaster, with one exception. …
Silver medal at Indonesia Open for Danish shuttlers Read MoreOnce again, the most searched tickets online for the summer is for flights to Bangkok according to an analysis by the popular travel search engine, momondo.dk. Momondo has mapped the …
Bangkok still most popular for Danes Read More
The Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) gathered the Philippine-Nordic business community for the Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon at the New World Makati Hotel Ballroom on Thursday 6 June 6 2013. More than …
Nordic Ambassadors’ Luncheon in the Philippines Read MoreThe Danish Women’s Network held a well visited traditional Danish Skt Hans evening on Saturday 15 June in the garden of the Danish Ambassador. Chairwoman Susanne Morch entertained in her …
Danish Skt Hans party with bonfire Read More
Together with Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok once again hosted the annual Swedish Midsummer celebration. This year’s event was held on Saturday 15 June 2013 from 12pm to …
Delightful Swedish Midsummer Celebration Read More
We have detailed information about many of the Danes who lived in old Siam; either because they wrote themselves or because other people wrote about them. Andreas Richelieu and Captain …
American Consul, Carl C. Hansen – a respected Danish Doctor in Siam Read MoreBadminton Denmark, DI China Helpdesk and DCCC offer you a unique opportunity to be part of the World Badminton Championships – the biggest sporting event to be held in China …
Calling on all Danes – Join the World Badminton Championships in China! Read MoreFor some 50 years, a special advent calendar supporting developing countries has been made by public service channel DR and Danida, Denmark’s developing service which is a part of the …
Danish advent calender to support children in Myanmar Read MoreChina and Finland on Friday agreed to further their inter-parliamentary cooperation. The agreement was reached as visiting Finnish Parliament Speaker Eero Heinaluoma met with China’s top legislator Zhang Dejiang …
China, Finland look to boost parliamentary cooperation Read MoreThis week Finnair begins flying to Hanoi and Xi’an. Finnair is currently the only European carrier offering direct connections between the two cities and Europe. Finnair will operate service to …
Finnair opens routes to Xi’an and Hanoi Read MoreConsumers often want younger-looking skin, trusting products that reduce lines and wrinkles. Trouble is, product counterfeiters view that desire as a lucrative business opportunity to sell fake products under …
Swedish company battles counterfeit medical-cosmetics in China Read MoreDenmark’s largest telecommunications company, TDC, is considering cancelling their current deal with Swedish Ericson and instead letting controversial Huawei from China be in charge of TDC’s mobile net. TDC’s head …
Chinese telecommunications company causes political unrest in Denmark Read MoreThe carrier still believes that it is worth to fly winter pale, sun-starved Scandinavians to Thailand. After SAS in the spring temporarily chose to stop flights between Copenhagen and …
SAS to resume Copenhagen-Bangkok route Read MoreIn conjunction with Seed Forum and the visit by the Norwegian School of Entrepreneurship’s 2013 program, the Norwegian Embassy invited investors and start-ups alike to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem of …
Start-up night at the Ambassador’s Residence in Singapore Read MoreIllegal trading with endangered species of animals is the world’s fifth largest organized form of crime, following counterfeit items, narcotics, weapons and human trafficking. World Wide Fund for Nature …
WWF – Watch out for illegal souvenirs Read MoreTourists from China spend more money than anyone else visiting Norway, but they’re also the least satisfied, Norway’s travel authorities have found. The Chinese seem to be most unhappy …
Norway disappoints Chinese tourists Read MoreThree duels – that was all the Danish badminton comet Viktor Axelsen had in him when he faced the 8th seeded Boonsak Ponsana from Thailand at Indonesia Open in Jakarta. …
Danish badminton comet withdraws from Indonesia Open because of sickness Read MoreThe Danish government along with the liberal parties has decided to invest DKK 70 million in promoting export to 10 carefully selected high growth countries. Among them are China, Indonesia …
Denmark to promote export to Vietnam, China and Indonesia Read More
Representatives from the Danish Agriculture and Food Council (Landbrug & Fødevarer) have recently visited Malaysia and met with Malaysia Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) to learn more about halal certification. …
Danish Agricultural and Food Council visits Malaysia Read MoreIf you are a Scandinavian business owner or if you are simply in the mood for a party with a Nordic touch then you need to mark the calendar for …
Thailand – Scandinavian business fair and summer party Read More“The Little Locksmith” is the title of Katharine Butler Hathaway's widely acclaimed memoir that carries us through her amazing transformation. It is a book about faith and disability that has …
Order of Katharine Butler Hathaway Books Read More
TripAdvisor, the world’s popular travel website, on 11 June 2013 unveiled TripIndex Cities 2013 – the third annual cost comparison of an evening out and overnight stay for two people …
Oslo named most expensive city for travellers while Hanoi second most affordable Read MoreChinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F officially appointed former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson as the club’s new coach until the end of 2014. The club was reported to ink …
Football – Swede confirmed as coach for Chinese Super League team Read MoreHer Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit visited Myanmar last week. She was introduced to projects by the Norwegian Red Cross and the Norwegian People’s Aid, who in different ways work …
Crown Princess Mette-Marit visits Myanmar Read MoreOn Saturday, June 8, the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing and Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) held the annual summer party for Danes in Beijing and the …
The Embassy in Beijing holds summer party for Danes in China Read More
Supported by the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, a new report from Young Lives – an international study of childhood poverty – has recently been launched. The report demonstrates how attending …
Norwegian Embassy supports Young Lives study Read More
A female Swedish tourist was found dead in a house in Phuket’s Muang district on Monday 10 June, police said. Marianne Aino, 57, was believed to have been dead for …
Swedish tourist found dead on Phuket Read MoreLooking around Hua Hin it will be difficult to find a property with better views than here! The villa is overlooking the coastal mountains and the 300 mountain peaks in …
Large 4 bedroom villa for sale in beautiful surroundings. Read More
Danish Artist Morten Lassen’s solo exhibition “Invisible” was officially opened on 6 June 2013 by her Excellency Berit Basse, the Danish Ambassador to Singapore. The exhibition was held on 4 …
Morten Lassen’s “Invisible” art exhibition opening Read More
Swedish music streaming service ‘Spotify’ has expanded in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Spotify is today known as a commercial music streamer, where users can get good quality music instantly …
Spotify launches in Asia Read MoreImpressed by the political and business reforms the Philippines is undergoing, the government of Denmark is keen on boosting trade and is eyeing “a more permanent presence” other than through …
Denmark considers reopening embassy in the Phillipines Read MoreLow-cost airline, Norwegian says it will establish a base in Bangkok to support its long-haul services between the Thai capital and Oslo after it introduces the new service over …
Norwegian establishes base in Bangkok Read MoreThe Norway-based Easy Meeting video conferencing company, announced on June 6 a new strategic partnership with telecommunications giant ZTE Corp. to develop and release new products. ZTE, based in Shenzhen, …
Norwegian company partners up with Chinese telecommunications giant Read MoreThis week China launched a public-health campaign to encourage breast-feeding—a new tack in an often-fraught effort to quell widespread fears about the safety of the country’s powdered-milk formula. Health …
Ikea pushes for more breast-feeding in China Read MoreVisiting top Chinese political adviser Yu Zhengsheng met in Copenhagen on Thursday with Danish leaders and urged the two sides to strengthen cooperation in green technology and other areas. China, …
China asks for Sino/Danish cooperation in green technology Read MoreThe Danish jewelry company Pandora employs 5,000 employees at its factory in Thailand; making it the biggest in the country of its kind. By placing the factory Thailand, Pandora …
No labor unions at Danish jewelry factory in Thailand Read MoreOn 4 June, 2013, the Norwegian Red Cross (NRC) and the Danish Red Cross (DRC) signed a historic cooperation agreement in Yangon, continuing the trend of Norwegian-Danish cooperation in Myanmar. …
The Norwegian Red Cross and the Danish Red Cross sign historic agreement in Myanmar Read MoreDenmark will make continuous efforts to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership with China, Danish Foreign Minister Villy Søvndal said Tuesday in a written interview with …
Denmark to deepen strategic partnership with China Read MoreGrowth can lead to new Pandora factory outside Thailand’s borders. Fears of political unrest and natural disasters are taken into consideration. Sales of Pandora jewelry is increasing in several key …
Danish Pandora jewelry considering new factory outside Thailand Read MoreOn May 29, 2013, the Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos celebrated its 20th anniversary in Thailand. On that occasion, the ambassador was invited to give a speech. 400 people attended the …
Thailand – Grundfos’ 20th anniversary Read More